Classic Delmonico Potatoes Recipes

DELMONICO POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, place potatoes in the boiling water. Let potatoes cook until they are just becoming tender, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Refrigerate the potatoes overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grate the potatoes. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and 1/2 of the butter or margarine. In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream and milk.
• Layer 1/2 of the grated potatoes into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the dried spice mixture over the layer of potatoes. Pour 1/2 of the sour cream and milk mixture over the potatoes and butter layers. Top this layer with 1/2 cup of processed cheese spread. Repeat the layering process one more time.
• Bake the casserole for one hour.

DELMONICO POTATOES - THE TRUE AND ORIGINAL RECIPE

Steps:

• The original recipe:
• The recipe for Delmonico Potatoes is set forth in Filippini's book, The International Cook Book, as recipe number 718 at page 204. The exact recipe follows, updated with modern measurements and instructions:
• [Recipe Number] 718. Delmonico Potatoes
• Wash (but do not skin) the potatoes, and quarter them lengthwise (so that, after cooking, they can be grated into the longest shreds possible). Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and then add the potatoes.
• Let boil for 10 minutes so that the potatoes are not cooked through. Immediately submerse the hot potatoes into cold water, and let them cool for at least 30 minutes. Grate the potatoes into long strips.
• Mix together in a bowl the milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat and then add the potatoes and liquid mixture. Fold them together well but gently, without mashing the potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes, mixing lightly occasionally so that they do not burn. Remove from the stove and fold in 1 tablespoon of the cheese.
• Transfer the potatoes into a pre-buttered baking dish and arrange evenly. On top, sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of cheese.
• Preheat the over to 425F. Place the uncovered baking dish into the upper-third of the oven, and bake for 6 minutes or until lightly browned. TFD change - garnish with minced chives.
• Serve immediately.

SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees with a rack set in the lower third of oven. Combine sliced potatoes and milk in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, and immediately reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Place a colander over a large bowl and drain potatoes, reserving milk. You should have 2 cups of thick, starchy milk. If potatoes have absorbed more than 1 cup of milk, add enough milk to bring the reserved milk volume to 2 cups.
• Rub a 3 1/2-quart oval baking dish with garlic and butter. Arrange sliced potatoes in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dot with remaining butter and pour over reserved cooking milk and cream. Sprinkle cheese over top.
• Transfer baking dish to oven and bake until cheese becomes deep golden brown and milk has reduced and thickened, 80 to 90 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

CLASSIC DELMONICO POTATOES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F. Generously butter a shallow baking dish.
• Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
• Add about 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
• Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• Make the sauce by first melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• Then stir the flour into the melted butter. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes but do not let the roux brown.
• Gradually stir in the milk and continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the drained potatoes with the sauce.
• Transfer the potatoes and sauce to the buttered baking dish.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese over potatoes.
• Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the breadcrumbs until they are thoroughly coated.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the potatoes.
• Bake the potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until the crumbs are nicely browned and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

EMERIL LAGASSE'S DELMONICO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a large sauté pan, melt the butter.
• Add the onions.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté for 1 minute.
• Add the garlic.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the milk and bring the liquid to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the potatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into a greased 6 cup baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl, add the bread crumbs and a drizzle of oil.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Season with Essence.
• Stir in the parsley.
• Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the potatoes.
• Place in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and serve.

DELMONICO POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Drain and refrigerate several hours or overnight. , Peel potatoes and coarsely shred. In a saucepan, heat the milk, cream, salt, mustard, pepper and nutmeg over medium heat until bubbles form around side of pan. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted. , Place potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.